3 years into the war: The new-old Middle East – a status report

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the article summarizes the strategic changes in the Middle East: the elimination of senior members of the axis of evil, the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, the fall of the Assad regime, and Israel's challenge to translate military achievements into diplomatic gains.

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the article presents a status report of the strategic changes in the Middle East. It opens with the assertion that the greatest security failure in the state's history led the IDF to a series of unprecedented operations. The elimination of senior figures in the axis of evil, including Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, significantly weakened these organizations. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria marked a turning point in regional dynamics. However, the article highlights Israel's ongoing challenge: translating these military achievements into sustainable diplomatic and political gains. The new-old Middle East, as described, remains volatile, with shifting alliances and unresolved conflicts. The piece underscores the complexity of the region, where military successes do not automatically guarantee long-term stability or peace.